Job summary
Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government�s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain.�
Job description
Do you meet the key eligibility criteria?
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In order to be eligible, you MUST meet ALL the following criteria.
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1. I am at least 18 years old at the time of application.
2. I am a UK National.
3. I hold a full manual UK Driving Licence.
4. I will need to undertake and pass a medical assessment if successful.
5. I am aware that this role is physically demanding, and that I have a high level of mobility and fitness to carry out this role.
6. I can undertake shift work.
7. I will be able to provide all the ID documents required to complete my pre-employment screening and security clearance.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop and embed a wide range people and engagement skills within a high performing team, delivering what is required to continue to make the team a great place to work and to support staff and senior managers in delivery.
We are looking to recruit Immigration Officers to join our frontline Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) team based in Plas Eirias Business Centre, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales. This office covers the police force areas of North Wales.
This team forms part of a wider ICE Wales team that includes offices in Cardiff & Swansea and is part of the ICE North command. Occasional ad hoc travel will be required with potential overnight stays to support teams across Wales & West of England.
You will become part of a team where the opportunity to learn and develop is a continuous process. You will develop a strong team ethic that will allow you to support your colleagues and achieve the overall objectives of the department.
You will be working as part of a team of officers looking to detect and apprehend persons unlawfully present in the UK in line with relevant legislation.
Your initial training/mentoring may require travel and overnight stays to locations across South Wales. This training will be for a period of up to 12 months. �
Please note, if successful, you must be prepared to undergo Aviation Custodial Training.
Please also note that, due to the location of the office and the requirement to drive official vehicles, you must hold a full valid UK manual driving licence.
Person specification
We are looking for people who:
�� � Can work in a fast-paced demand driven environment. You will have a strong team ethic that will allow you to support your colleagues and achieve our overall aims. This is a key element in being able to undertake the role, some of the work that we do may be traumatic and upsetting.
�� � Have the ability to work in a demanding and pressurised working environment.
�� � Have the ability to prioritise demands and be able to effectively deal with conflicting priorities.
�� � Can demonstrate strong communication skills with an ability to work quickly and build rapport with colleagues and partners.
�� � Have the ability to work a range of shifts including early and late starts, nightshifts and weekends. Additionally, to work a proportion of public holidays.
�� � Have the flexibility required to undertake short notice shift changes.
�� � Are committed to continuous improvement and the delivery of best practice.
�� � Are flexible, adaptive and creative in solving problems and dealing with change.
�� � Are committed to making Immigration Enforcement a great place to work.
�� � Are physically fit, which will be confirmed by a medical assessment.
�� � Are willing to become PST 3 arrest trained and to be refreshed annually within official timescales.
�� � Are willing to undertake mandatory Aviation Custodial Training as an integral part of the role.�
If Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) trained; you will form part of the team that looks to take on, develop and lead PIP Level 1 criminal investigations, alongside standard Immigration Enforcement duties.�
These include:
�� � Entry in breach of deportation orders.
�� � Identity document offences.
�� � Assaulting an Immigration Officer.
�� � Failure to comply with documentation process.
�� � Illegal working offences.
If not already PIP (L1) trained, there may be future opportunities to gain this qualification, alongside the core Immigration Enforcement role.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
�� � Arresting and detaining immigration offenders.
�� � Protecting and safeguarding of the vulnerable.
�� � Searching property and persons including collecting, preserving and recording evidence.
�� � Attending police stations to deal with suspected immigration offenders.
�� � Gathering intelligence.
�� � Engaging with communities and partner agencies across government.
�� � Completing risk assessments.
�� � Preparing operational orders and leading the team as Officer in Charge (OIC).
�� � Directing officers whilst on an enforcement visit.
�� � Conducting thorough briefings and de-briefings for enforcement visits.
�� � Driving official vehicles.
�� � Attending police stations to detain people reporting and transport to immigration removal centres.
�� � Serving enforcement papers on immigration offenders.
�� � Writing reports and input data onto internal systems and handheld devices.
�� � Obtaining and executing warrants.
�� � Seizing proceeds of crime.
�� � Serving civil penalties.
�� � If PIP trained, leading on criminal prosecutions which includes, investigating/gathering evidence, arresting, interviewing, file building and attending Court.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, and the shift working requirement, these positions are offered on a full time basis only.
Essential criteria
You must be able to demonstrate:
�� � A commitment to continuous improvement, in an environment where performance matters.
�� � Being flexible, adaptive and creative in solving problems and dealing with change.
�� � A strong sense of personal and team working ethics.
�� � The ability to confidentially engage with the public, internal and external stakeholders.
�� � The ability to effectively organise and plan proactively.
�� � The ability to think in an objective and analytical manner.
�� � Sound interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and thrives working as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
� � �Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic enforcement environment.
Licences
Full valid UK manual driving licence
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
8. Making Effective Decisions
9. Communicating and Influencing
10. Delivering at Pace
Benefits
11. Learning and development tailored to your role
12. An environment with flexible working options
13. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
14. A with an average employer contribution of 27%